Joyce Spivey, MBA

Such an important message. Let’s start having open and honest conversations about mental health.

25

2 Comments

Success should be celebrated

3

As NAACP Ruby Hurley Image Award-winning Global Nonprofit Founder, Tennessee Tribune’s Top African American Woman, Foreword Writer, Award-winning Contributing Author and International Speaker of Young, Black & Widowed Inc. nonprofit, I am excited to speak at The Widow Squad’s Purpose Re-Imagined Event. My topic covers how I find joy in #SoloParenting my two Kindergarteners —one with profound autism, while intentionally #LivingApartTogether with my partner in our separately-owned houses, plus tips to overcome #loneliness by expanding your new community of connections and freely devoting yourself to your #passions post-loss. This 3-day online event designed just for #widows and #widowers, packed with experts who truly understand grief and rebuilding a life after loss. There’s an amazing lineup of leading expert speakers ready to share practical, down-to-earth advice to help you feel less alone, regain your confidence, and start looking forward to the future again. You won't want to miss what my friends, speakers Kim Murray, Melissa Grahek Pierce, Jim Spelman, Kat Forbes, Kelley Lyn, Susan Hannifin-MacNab, MSW, PPSC, Lois Tucker and Petra Gordon, BSW, RSW + more at the Widow Squad have planned for you at Purpose Re-Imagined! Click the link in the comments to for more info and to register. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eiKSHMGt #YoungBlackWidowed #LifeStyle #Passion #Purpose #Empowerment #SoloParenting #TheWidowSquad #Widows #Widowers

2

Path to 15|55 is a collaborative initiative, among experts from every sector, designed to grow Black businesses and their communities based on researchthat proves: if just 15% of Black-owned businesses are able to hire one more employee, the American economy could grow by $55 billion. https://lnkd.in/gH6335CT

1

Today, Rosevelt and I are gearing up for course #4 at Capella University. 🤓 Course #4 is titled “Workplace Learning in the Digital Age,” and honestly, being a mom might actually be the perfect case study. This little one is always growing, changing, and developing, and as her mom I’m finding that I’m needing to do that, too. I couldn’t stay the same mom that I was when she was born; It wouldn’t have worked. I needed support and I needed to learn new skills and techniques in order to meet her evolving needs. Same could be said about work. At work, technology, organizational / sector landscape, projects, people, priorities, etc., shift. Organizations must invest in the tools, resources, and learning opportunities necessary to support their employees’ growth. To not invest, is to stunt employee growth. To stunt employee growth is to stunt organizational growth. It’s that simple. Or at least that’s what I think right now. We’ll see what I think after taking this course. 😁 Wish us luck, as the latest development for this little one is a no-nap schedule. Chaos, pure chaos! 😂

37

"I accumulated small but consistent habits that ultimately led to results that were unimaginable when I started." - James Clear I am proud to share that I have successfully completed the Agile Project Management program offered by University of Maryland. This intensive 5-month journey has been nothing short of exhilarating. Thank you to my incredible instructor, John Johnson, for guiding me through this transformative experience, and I am immensely proud of this achievement. During the program, I immersed myself in five dynamic courses that provided me with crucial skills for effective project management which are: 1. Applied Scrum for Agile Project Management: Mastering Scrum mechanics and understanding how to adapt other Agile frameworks. 2. Sprint Planning for Faster Agile Team Delivery: Learning techniques to enhance team productivity and accelerate project delivery. 3. Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills: Unleashing creativity and solving complex challenges in an Agile context. 4. (PERSONAL FAVORITE!) Agile Leadership Principles and Practices: Exploring leadership approaches that empower teams and drive success. 5. Agile Process, Project, and Program Controls: Implementing results-based controls to mitigate project risks effectively.

67

12 Comments

Okay, so. I'm still so excited to be starting my doctoral studies at Morgan State University... in 9 weeks 😆. So, I made a new countdown timer. But not for me! (My very first day, move-in-day at my first HBCU was more than 10 years ago😮‍💨.) IF you are: 💡First-Time in College; 💡First-Generation College Going; 💡Black, Brown, of the Global Majority; 💡Will be Black, Brown, of the Global Majority @ a Traditionally White Institution (or PWI); 💡Lower-Income; 💡A bit confused and need some guidance from someone who has successfully navigated where you're going; Then this TIMER is a reminder to and for you. If this makes you nervous, that's cool. But, I created a handy-dandy guide to the first 30 days on campus. These are my top tips (and explanations) for a successful start to your semester. And, if you identify with any of the descriptors above, you need this guide! You can find this guide on the How to Reach Hillman website (for download).

17

I am so proud of this organization and the event they held recently. This is the type of newsworthy things that happen in Bayview that are not covered on Main Street media. Recently the news has covered AA in a negative way. This is definitely a win. Keep up the good work. #bayview#fathers#daughters#family#chamgethenarrative#communitywin#native#proudmoment#

26

1 Comment

Another testimonial from my session at the Clemson University Men of Color National Summit, titled, "How to Build a Wining Reputation In Any Organization." #menofcolorsummitt #clemsonmoc #Reputation #speaker #clemsonuniversity #personaldevelopment #personalbranding #professionaldevelopment

6

3 Comments

Discover the value of an enterprise perspective and how successful organizations are driven by aligned communications. Explore this thoughtful article on Minority Business Review website in further detail for insightful tactics and viewpoints! #diversethoughts #diversevoices #MBRmag #business #MinorityViews #blackbusiness #blackexcellence #leadership #diversity #inclusion #leaders

2

The 2024 federal budget brings great news for tech education! Black Boys Code has reached an impressive 5,564 Black youth through CanCode 3, bridging digital divides and creating opportunities. We hope to continue our work in empowering youth with digital skills and are eager to receive funding through CanCode 4. The budget also includes $50 million over five years to establish an AI Safety Institute of Canada, ensuring responsible AI development and deployment. Black Boys Code, has been running AI and machine learning programs for over three years (even before ChatGPT became popular) We hope to expand our work in this area as possible funding recipients through CanCode 4. Discover below an infographic showcasing Black Boys Code's impact. This visual representation underscores how the federal budget's support directly translates into transformative tech education for our youth. #Budget2024 #CanCode #AISafety #TechEducation #Innovation #BlackExcellence

21

1 Comment

A few days late sharing this, but as you likely already know, Ashley Panelli and I have the privilege of being the first Black women to lead 9to5. While it's an exciting shift to Black leadership and a shared leadership model, it is not without challenges. Specifically, we wrote this article to highlight the challenge of the under-funding of Black-led organizations. It's a call to action for funders to make deep mulit-year investments in Black leadership and not simply lip service.

28

4 Comments

READ IT: How #HBCUs are building a stronger teacher pipeline https://lnkd.in/eCqHJxUG via Industry Dive #EmpowerToAdvance

12

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of freedom and resilience. On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans were emancipated, marking a significant milestone in the journey toward equality. As we honor this historic day, let's take a moment to reflect on our history, celebrate the progress we have made, and renew our commitment to creating a future grounded in justice, equity, and inclusion. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Juneteenth2024 #CelebrateFreedom

21

Through our next MAX Academy, powered by Georgia State University - Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, we will explore the concept of psychological safety as a tool to help build resilience in the clients you serve. We will explore the four stages of psychological safety and how you can create it when working with those who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). And we will discuss how you can build a culture of trust and open communication and effectively integrate psychological safety into your trauma-informed practices with your clients. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ee9V_DkZ. Deidre Carmichael, Ph.D. Amy Mobley

1

In our Unstoppable Mentorship & Coaching Program through Black Equality Coalition @ Pantherlake Elementary, we’re teaching students how to articulate and express themselves in school, at home, and professionally. Our primary goal is to close as many gaps as possible. #mentorship #coaching #community #schools #youth #education #programs #socialemotionallearning #Entrepreneurship

4